IR 05000528/2024403
| ML24318C198 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Palo Verde  |
| Issue date: | 11/13/2024 |
| From: | Jesse Rollins NRC/RGN-IV/DRSS/PSB |
| To: | Heflin A Arizona Public Service Co |
| Rollins J | |
| References | |
| IR 2024403 | |
| Download: ML24318C198 (6) | |
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November 13, 2024
SUBJECT:
PALO VERDE NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION - SECURITY BASELINE INSPECTION REPORT 05000528/2024403 AND 05000529/2024403 AND 05000530/2024403
Dear Adam Heflin:
On November 5, 2024, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed an inspection at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station and discussed the results of this inspection with John Hernandez, Vice President, Site Services, and other members of your staff. The results of this inspection are documented in the enclosed report.
No findings or violations of more than minor significance were identified during this inspection.
This letter, its enclosure, and your response (if any) will be made available for public inspection and copying at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/adams.html and at the NRC Public Document Room in accordance with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations 2.390, Public Inspections, Exemptions, Requests for Withholding.
Sincerely, Jesse M. Rollins, Chief Physical Security Branch Division of Radiological Safety & Security Docket Nos. 05000528, 05000529 and 05000530 License Nos. NPF-41, NPF-51 and NPF-74
Enclosure:
As stated
Inspection Report
Docket Numbers:
05000528, 05000529 and 05000530
License Numbers:
Report Numbers:
05000528/2024403, 05000529/2024403 and 05000530/2024403
Enterprise Identifier:
I-2024-403-0006
Licensee:
Arizona Public Service Company
Facility:
Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station
Location:
Tonopah, AZ
Inspection Dates:
November 04, 2024, to November 05, 2024
Inspectors:
C. Jewett, Sr Physical Security Inspector
Approved By:
Jesse M. Rollins, Chief
Physical Security Branch
Division of Radiological Safety & Security
SUMMARY
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) continued monitoring the licensees performance by conducting a security baseline inspection at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station, in accordance with the Reactor Oversight Process. The Reactor Oversight Process is the NRCs program for overseeing the safe operation of commercial nuclear power reactors.
Refer to https://www.nrc.gov/reactors/operating/oversight.html for more information.
List of Findings and Violations
No findings or violations of more than minor significance were identified.
Additional Tracking Items
None.
INSPECTION SCOPES
Inspections were conducted using the appropriate portions of the inspection procedures (IPs) in effect at the beginning of the inspection unless otherwise noted. Currently approved IPs with their attached revision histories are located on the public website at http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/insp-manual/inspection-procedure/index.html. Samples were declared complete when the IP requirements most appropriate to the inspection activity were met consistent with Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 2201, Security Inspection Program for Commercial Nuclear Power Reactors. The inspectors reviewed selected procedures and records, observed activities, and interviewed personnel to assess licensee performance and compliance with Commission rules and regulations, license conditions, site procedures, and standards.
SAFEGUARDS
71130.14 - Review of Power Reactor Target Sets
The inspector evaluated the Security Target Set Program. The following elements were evaluated:
Review of Power Reactor Target Sets
(1)
- All Requirements (03.01 - 03.05)
INSPECTION RESULTS
No findings were identified.
EXIT MEETINGS AND DEBRIEFS
The inspectors verified no proprietary information was retained or documented in this report.
- On November 5, 2024, the inspector presented the security baseline inspection results to John Hernandez, Vice President, Site Services, and other members of the licensee staff.
DOCUMENTS REVIEWED
Inspection
Procedure
Type
Designation
Description or Title
Revision or
Date
Corrective Action
Documents
24-10395; 24-
10578
Corrective Action
Documents
Resulting from
Inspection
24-12449; 24-
2472; 24-12495;
24-12496
PVNGS Security Plan
23
PVNGS Target Set Basis
001
PVNGS Target Sets
2
22 Target Set Review
09/22/2022
24 Target Set Review
09/26/2024
Miscellaneous
NNR20C050800
Respond to Deliberate Acts Against PVGS
07/15/2020
Target Set Development
001
Security Contingencies
061
Procedures
NNI52-06-001
AOP/EOP Actions
10/02/2024
Self-Assessments
NRC Security Baseline Inspection Readiness Assessment
Checklist IP 71130.14
08/23/2024